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Who makes the best die set for accuracy? I was looking at redding.
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Look at bench rest die sets.
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redding competition sets are pretty good.
but if you have a match chamber you you can have a die set cut with the gun by the chamber cutter. and for best accuracy it's hard to get any closer.
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Kinda broad question. If you are talking standard production dies, that is one thing, also there are the benchrest type dies mentioned, collet dies, and so forth. What are you shooting, what are you shooting it in, and what are your production needs?
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I would like to get a dillion RL550B to handload for my glock 22 and 35 for competition in the GSSF. I would like to get a set of dies that are accurate but still facilitate high volume. Which one would be the best?
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My answer is strictly based on my experiences, your miliage may vary...
I don't think there is a dime's worth of difference between current production handgun dies from different manufacturers at this time. In the past, some manufacturers seemed to do better than others, but I sure don't see that today. Handgunwise, I've got die sets from RCBS, Lee, and Lyman. They seem to be pretty much equal, just have different features.
Currently, my preferences run Lee, RCBS, and then the other guys.
IME, handgun accuracy depends far more on the load, loading technique, handgunner, and handgun than on who manufactured the die set.
I find that Lee handgun dies work fine in my 550, or look at Dillon's die sets.
I don't dislike Redding, I have several rifle dies from Redding that are unavailable from other manufacturers.
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well thank you for the info. I think what you are saying is that the dies are pretty much the same with minor differances, it all comes down to personnel preferance. Thanks
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Question's pretty vague.
Which caliber, bullet weight, type, profile, and intended use?
Which gun?
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I have tried a lot of dies, but basically a case that came from your gun of the same brand, length, neck thickness, primer pocket and flash hole centered and uniform all the way around leaves you to pick a neck sizing die, then it is up to you to do a whole list of things UNIFORM. but I like the green box ones, though I have other colors. and I do about all I am capable of. Hows that for a answer?
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I prefer carbide pistol dies, and either Redding or RCBS. I don't care for Lee products, except the FCD.
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carbide are the only way to go.
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glocks-a-poppin wrote: I would like to get a dillion RL550B to handload for my glock 22 and 35 for competition in the GSSF. I would like to get a set of dies that are accurate but still facilitate high volume. Which one would be the best?
I just use Dillon's dies in my 550B . They work as good as anything else and are designed to work with their press. I keep it simple with mine and buy the fll monte for 9MM and .45 ACP. Just pull a couple of pins, lift one st up off and put the other one on. Not the cheapest way to go but makes it a lot simpler when having to readjust the powder measure for the different cartridges. I don't have to.  Once I'm setled on a load, I stick with it. Keeps things simple. 
I'm planning of getting the full set ups for .38 Spl., .357 mag., a.44 Spl. and .44 mag.s as money becomes available.
Recently, I loaded up a batch of .38 Spl. working a couple of hours every day. It took almost a week to load up 1,800 rounds of target wadcutter ammo.
So, how good does that ammo shoot? I bought a case of winchester .38 Spl. wadcutter target ammo that I use as a control to see how my reloads compare. My handload using my home cast .38 caliber 148 gr. wadcutter bullet, Lyman #358495, 3.0 gr. of W-321 will out shoot the pricey Winchester ammo by a large margin in three different handguns.
Once you get the dies adjusted and bullet seating depth and proper crimp all dialed in, you should get fine results with a Dillon and their dies. I do prefer ball type powders as they are more consistant in powder measures.
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Charley wrote: ........... I don't think there is a dime's worth of difference between current production handgun dies from different manufacturers at this time. In the past, some manufacturers seemed to do better than others, but I sure don't see that today. Handgunwise, I've got die sets from RCBS, Lee, and Lyman. They seem to be pretty much equal, just have different features.
Currently, my preferences run Lee, RCBS, and then the other guys.
IME, handgun accuracy depends far more on the load, loading technique, handgunner, and handgun than on who manufactured the die set.
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I have to agree with Charley. With 25 years of revolver and semi-auto shooting now, to include PPC and IPSC matches, and as a Texas TCLEOSE and Federal firearms instructor, Charley's last statement (in bold) says it all.
I'd go Lee and never look back. Later? Maybe you'll look back, but I wouldn;t think so.
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There's enough slop in the 550b you won't gain anything by putting benchrest dies on it. Save those for tight single stage presses like the Co-ax.
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BeaverJack wrote: I prefer carbide pistol dies, and either Redding or RCBS. I don't care for Lee products, except the FCD.
This right here ....+1000
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in rifle calibers every one has a preference( if it matters alot then they have a custom chamber and custom dies -usually of the neck bushing match type) pistol is a whole other critter and alot more of it is going to boil down to reloading and shooter consistency and there is ALOT of difference between loading for 25 yards versus 1000 yards ( btw ? box color doesnt matter lolz it's the dies that do and even a expensive brand can be a lemon [shrugz] )
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Sport, you mentioned a Co-Ax. I have one that I have dedicated to rifle rds instead of the TMax. Do you have one and how do you like it?? Do you know where spare springs can be procured for the auto case holder?? wc
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-6, I have a co-ax and really like it. Biggest problem I have is that it has so much leverage rthat it's tough to tell when a case is getting a little sticky. Hence easier to stick one. I can't seem to locate a place to order parts but you might check in the owners manual. Phone # is here to contact Forster.
https://secure.cazbah.net/client_images/catalog19938/pages/files/Co-Ax_Reloading_Press.pdf
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I would go with benchrest dies also, but they are going to be atight tolorence.
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Thanks for the site--great info. Did not know the holder could be reversed.
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